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Govt in talks with Landcorp about dairy conversion plans and its debt levels; English and McClay suggest Landcorp may need to sell dairy farms
18th Aug 15, 9:47pm
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Govt in talks with Landcorp about dairy conversion plans and its debt levels; English and McClay suggest Landcorp may need to sell dairy farms
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Processing record for SFF beef and its quality programme nets a big US importer
18th Aug 15, 12:02pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Processing record for SFF beef and its quality programme nets a big US importer
Rabobank says the medium term holds plenty of upside for the New Zealand dairy industry. Sees a significant price recovery underway by mid-2016
18th Aug 15, 10:29am
by Guest
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Rabobank says the medium term holds plenty of upside for the New Zealand dairy industry. Sees a significant price recovery underway by mid-2016
Bank economists expect the price of whole milk powder to rise by as much as 10% at Wednesday morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction
17th Aug 15, 4:56pm
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Bank economists expect the price of whole milk powder to rise by as much as 10% at Wednesday morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction
Keith Woodford reviews the outlook for dairy and finds many farmers adjusting with the future in mind; not so by the dairy organisations, he worries
16th Aug 15, 9:34am
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Keith Woodford reviews the outlook for dairy and finds many farmers adjusting with the future in mind; not so by the dairy organisations, he worries
High beef production volumes comes when prices are high, US demand strong, and exchange rate low
15th Aug 15, 5:30pm
High beef production volumes comes when prices are high, US demand strong, and exchange rate low
Peter Weblin says China weakness is casting a pall over the log market even though domestic demand remains strong
15th Aug 15, 10:27am
Peter Weblin says China weakness is casting a pall over the log market even though domestic demand remains strong
ANZ economists see 'some casualties' from a likely correction in dairy farm prices this spring
15th Aug 15, 5:01am
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ANZ economists see 'some casualties' from a likely correction in dairy farm prices this spring
CEO Barbara Chapman says ASB still interested in 'really good quality new rural lending', sees 'reasonably buoyant' economy next year
13th Aug 15, 9:57am
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CEO Barbara Chapman says ASB still interested in 'really good quality new rural lending', sees 'reasonably buoyant' economy next year
The Weekly Dairy Report: Manage the loss is the best most can do as the dairy market falls further
13th Aug 15, 9:28am
The Weekly Dairy Report: Manage the loss is the best most can do as the dairy market falls further
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Wool at yearly highs but China's domination could make prices volatile
11th Aug 15, 2:58pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Wool at yearly highs but China's domination could make prices volatile
CEO Theo Spierings says 'drastic changes' to Globaldairytrade may be required after price slump to below "sustainable levels
10th Aug 15, 12:11pm
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CEO Theo Spierings says 'drastic changes' to Globaldairytrade may be required after price slump to below "sustainable levels
Fonterra cuts farmgate milk price forecast to $3.85, offers farmers interest free loans
7th Aug 15, 3:36pm
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Fonterra cuts farmgate milk price forecast to $3.85, offers farmers interest free loans
Keith Woodford says 'big' is not always beautiful if you are 'small'. Here are his concerns
6th Aug 15, 11:02am
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Keith Woodford says 'big' is not always beautiful if you are 'small'. Here are his concerns
Allan Barber says Fonterra’s restructure is more about poor strategy than milk price
6th Aug 15, 10:49am
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Allan Barber says Fonterra’s restructure is more about poor strategy than milk price
Keith Cooper is dismayed at the poor understanding of how tariff reduction works. He is also a red meat farmer who is concerned about the TPPA focus on dairy
6th Aug 15, 10:21am
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Keith Cooper is dismayed at the poor understanding of how tariff reduction works. He is also a red meat farmer who is concerned about the TPPA focus on dairy
DairyNZ sets out the operating costs and business risks facing dairy farmers in the face of low prices for milk
5th Aug 15, 2:33pm
by Guest
DairyNZ sets out the operating costs and business risks facing dairy farmers in the face of low prices for milk
The Weekly Dairy Report: Auction prices reach all time lows as Fonterra shareholders brace for big downward adjustment
5th Aug 15, 10:39am
The Weekly Dairy Report: Auction prices reach all time lows as Fonterra shareholders brace for big downward adjustment
Global dairy prices sink another 9.3% ahead of Fonterra's board meeting on Friday to decide the forecast milk price for farmers this season; ANZ now picks price of around $3.50
5th Aug 15, 4:46am
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Global dairy prices sink another 9.3% ahead of Fonterra's board meeting on Friday to decide the forecast milk price for farmers this season; ANZ now picks price of around $3.50
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Sheep farmers wait but beef and deer prospects look good
4th Aug 15, 1:22pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Sheep farmers wait but beef and deer prospects look good
ANZ economists see farmers getting prices 5%-8% less for their milk in future than they have on average in the past
3rd Aug 15, 3:18pm
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ANZ economists see farmers getting prices 5%-8% less for their milk in future than they have on average in the past
QV arm Rural Value has seen 'definite change in sentiment' after the latest sharp drop in global dairy prices
30th Jul 15, 1:03pm
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QV arm Rural Value has seen 'definite change in sentiment' after the latest sharp drop in global dairy prices
Farmer attitudes the key to earning top returns according to conference research. Industry in surprisingly good heart, reports Allan Barber
29th Jul 15, 4:33pm
Farmer attitudes the key to earning top returns according to conference research. Industry in surprisingly good heart, reports Allan Barber
The Weekly Dairy Report: Calving starts as dairy support farmers also feel the downturn
29th Jul 15, 1:42pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Calving starts as dairy support farmers also feel the downturn
Finance Minister agrees $2.40/kg payout would be "disastrous"; says RBNZ and Govt in talks with banks to 'go easy' on farmers
28th Jul 15, 1:44pm
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Finance Minister agrees $2.40/kg payout would be "disastrous"; says RBNZ and Govt in talks with banks to 'go easy' on farmers